Plan the service: Work with the Bailes-Polk-Brooks Funeral Home (Velma Chapel) to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
Viewing and visitation: Bailes-Polk-Brooks Funeral Home (Velma Chapel) will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Make arrangements: Meet with the Bailes-Polk-Brooks Funeral Home (Velma Chapel) funeral director to make arrangements for the funeral, including selecting a date and time, choosing a casket or urn, and deciding on any special requests or religious ceremonies.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Velma, Oklahoma cemetery, or other final resting place.
Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Velma, Oklahoma families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.